Melarcode is a village and

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in Palakkad District,

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. "Mayilattoor" was the former name of Melarcode ("Mayil" meaning peacock), probably due to the presence of many peacocks in the village. Melarcode has a developed cultural background. Melarcode has produced many fine artists in the field of

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and Namasankeerthanam like Melarcode Vaidhyanathan (Vaithy) Bhagavathar and Melarcode Ravi Bhagavathar. North Village (Vadakke Gramam) in Melarcode is considered to be one of the most beautiful Agraharam-s in Palakkad District. Annual Uthsavam is being celebrated every year in the months of April / May. The place is 70% covered with paddy fields, ponds, canals and temples.

Transportation

Melarcode is well connected with all parts of Kerala with

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just 10 km away. The village lies 25 km south of Palakkad Town. The nearest airport is Coimbatore, and

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airport is 95 km south of the village.

Banks

Melarcode has established banks such as

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and

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. Melarcode has a sizable migrant population.

References

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